Tsunami relief effort puts technology to the test

摘要

The magnitude-9.0 earthquake and tsunamis in Asia that obliterated coastlines, infrastructure and took more than 150,000 lives late last month has prompted some aid organizations to devise creative ways to keep field workers in touch with their Canadian headquarters. In Indonesia, unconfirmed reports are that 80 per cent of the west coast of Aceh province and 50 per cent of the capital Banda have been badly damaged or destroyed, according to the World Health Organization.